Manager, Engineering & Maintenance
About The Position
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible? Location: Denton Job Summary The Engineering and Maintenance Manager will provide daily leadership and long-term vision to the Engineering and Maintenance departments for the Denton Plant. This position is responsible for hands-on development, implementation and measurement of critical engineering processes and programs in the plant and oversight of the Maintenance department. Manages the day-to-day operations of the Engineering department including preventative and predictive programs, reducing cost associated with breakdowns, determining proper staffing, skill levels, and training, and leading the engineering team. Participates in planning, tracking and execution of cap-ex and plant modernization projects. This position requires a hands-on approach with team members and equipment repairs. Responsible for leading the Engineering Team in process improvement and implementation of manufacturing processes that support all functions of production and lean.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience
- Must have prior experience in a manufacturing environment
- Must possess strong leadership skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in industrial, mechanical or electrical engineering
- Six Sigma experience, preferably Green or Black Belt
Responsibilities
- Provide daily leadership and long-term vision to the Engineering and Maintenance departments
- Hands-on development, implementation and measurement of critical engineering processes and programs
- Oversight of the Maintenance department
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Engineering department including preventative and predictive programs
- Reduce cost associated with breakdowns
- Determine proper staffing, skill levels, and training
- Lead the engineering team
- Participate in planning, tracking and execution of cap-ex and plant modernization projects
- Lead the Engineering Team in process improvement and implementation of manufacturing processes that support all functions of production and lean
Benefits
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave & More
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
